Tezgam (Urdu: تیز گام) is a daily express train service between Karachi and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. Tezgam means "fast runner". It is one of the oldest and popular trains of Pakistan. It was started in 1950s between Karachi and Peshawar. Later^[when?] its route was shortened^[why?] to Karachi and Rawalpindi.^[1]

Tezgam

Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator(s)	Pakistan Railways
Website	www.pakrail.gov.pk
Route
Termini	Karachi Cantt Rawalpindi
Distance travelled	1,548 kilometres (962 mi)
Average journey time	26 hours and 30 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	7 UP (Karachi-Rawalpindi) 8 DN (Rawalpindi-Karachi)
On-board services
Class(es)	Economy Class AC Standard AC Business AC Sleeper
Seating arrangements	Available
Sleeping arrangements	Available
Catering facilities	Available
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Track gauge	Broad Gauge
Route map

Tezgam has Economy Class, AC Standard, AC Business and AC Sleeper accommodations. It covers 1,548 kilometres (962 mi) distance from Karachi to Rawalpindi in 25 hours and 30 minutes.^[2]

On 31 October 2019, A Tezgam express train caught fire after a gas cylinder brought on to the train by a passenger exploded. The fire engulfed three carriages, killing at least 74 people and injuring 40 more.^[3] An investigation has begun.